used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Alarm for Edward, however, so engrossed the mother, that she appeared incapable of any other thought.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOMESTIC DISCORD AND ITS END.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Alarm for Edward, however, so engrossed the mother, that she appeared incapable of any other thought.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Alarm for Edward, however, so engrossed the mother, that she appeared incapable of any other thought.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The colonel willingly consented; but before their hasty preparations were concluded Ellen sickened.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
lacking funds
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The colonel willingly consented; but before their hasty preparations were concluded Ellen sickened.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The colonel willingly consented; but before their hasty preparations were concluded Ellen sickened.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading The colonel willingly consented; but before their hasty preparations were concluded Ellen sickened.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
characterized by great determination
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
DISCORDnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrd/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading DOMESTIC DISCORD AND ITS END.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading DOMESTIC DISCORD AND ITS END.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Alarm for Edward, however, so engrossed the mother, that she appeared incapable of any other thought.
Eleanor
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From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
Ellen
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From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading DOMESTIC DISCORD AND ITS END.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Alarm for Edward, however, so engrossed the mother, that she appeared incapable of any other thought.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
Fortescue
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From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
Fortescue's
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From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading The colonel willingly consented; but before their hasty preparations were concluded Ellen sickened.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Alarm for Edward, however, so engrossed the mother, that she appeared incapable of any other thought.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading Alarm for Edward, however, so engrossed the mother, that she appeared incapable of any other thought.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading DOMESTIC DISCORD AND ITS END.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
malignantadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Alarm for Edward, however, so engrossed the mother, that she appeared incapable of any other thought.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Alarm for Edward, however, so engrossed the mother, that she appeared incapable of any other thought.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The colonel willingly consented; but before their hasty preparations were concluded Ellen sickened.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
reproaches
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From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
self-reproachnoun
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alarm for Edward, however, so engrossed the mother, that she appeared incapable of any other thought.
sickenedverbUS /ˈsɪkənd/
past form of “sicken” — cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
From this reading The colonel willingly consented; but before their hasty preparations were concluded Ellen sickened.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Alarm for Edward, however, so engrossed the mother, that she appeared incapable of any other thought.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
in the near future
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alarm for Edward, however, so engrossed the mother, that she appeared incapable of any other thought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The colonel willingly consented; but before their hasty preparations were concluded Ellen sickened.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Alarm for Edward, however, so engrossed the mother, that she appeared incapable of any other thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
unhealthyadjectiveUS /ənˈhelθi/
not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
in or at the place that
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
which person or people
From this reading The displeasure of her husband, his reproaches for her conduct to Ellen, by causing some degree of annoyance, increased Mrs. Fortescue's feelings of dislike toward the object who had caused it, and this was soon afterward heightened by self-reproach.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The colonel willingly consented; but before their hasty preparations were concluded Ellen sickened.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A malignant fever broke out in the British settlement where Colonel Fortescue was stationed; his wife and children were with him, and, dreadfully alarmed, Eleanor determined to remove with her children to some less unhealthy spot.
